Conscious Uncoupling
‘You had the world In the palm of someone else’s hand,’ She said, As the dark emerald of The city lights closed in. ‘And you knew that This world would Do anything for you.’ She continued, While a chevron Of wild geese Gossiped their way Towards the salt marsh Where the tide infects The land. […]
Bangor on Dee Churchyard
Between the riverAnd the remainsI watch as my wife and son Do the grave chores,Remove the recidivist,weeds pressing their suitAround the marble,On the headstoneOf my much loved mother. At first I weave aboutAs if in a minefieldNot knowing where to put my feetBut then I am aware of a cropOf ancestors in their great, stone […]